The NFL world was shocked to see the Los Angeles Rams deal Jared Goff and a few picks to the Detroit Lions for quarterback Matt Stafford.
However, given his departure from Los Angeles just one year ago, former Georgia running back Todd Gurley was not surprised to see such a trade be made.
“Well, another situation where I wasn’t surprised again,” Gurley said, per the NFL Network. “But you know, I like Goff, I like Goff, he’s a good guy. Don’t nobody care about who’s a good guy. I’m just happy he’ll be able to go somewhere and hopefully those guys welcome him with open arms and just not be judgmental and just let him play. He’s been a No. 1 pick for a reason, and he has a lot of ball left in him. I just want him to be happy, and I just want him to be able to go out there.
“It could be a good thing for him, you know? Just add an extra chip on your shoulder. A lot of players like to play with chips on their shoulder, but it’s a lot different when you’re a franchise quarterback and you take your team to the Super Bowl and two years later you’re on a whole other team. Like I told him, man, love him, just want him to be happy and keep doing what you’re doing.”
Gurley’s departure from the Rams wasn’t exactly on the best terms. After having somewhat of a falling out with the Rams’ front office and head coach Sean McVay, the team cut him and then took their time to pay him the money he was owed from a bonus. Gurley had no issues voicing his displeasure with the Rams organization.